Maybe it's because my kids are on spring break that this recipe for homemade Challah piqued my interest. Seriously. Can one make homemade Challah in a bag? It's the lazy person's way to make Challah and I LOVE IT. I admit, I was dubious when we initially watched the video but, I set out with my son to try to recreate this science experiment, ahem, homemade Challah recipe. Yes, we might have been using outdated yeast and, yes we only watched the video and followed the written directions on the screen. I would recommend watching … [Read more...]
Passover: Chocolate Covered Matzoh
April 22, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Chocolate Covered Matzoh is a family favorite. My kids truly enjoy helping make this sweet treat that lasts well past the 8 days of Passover. We tend to call this recipe Matzoh Crack because, if you're not careful, you will get addicted. The recipe is basic and only requires a the few ingredients which you should have in your well-stocked pantry. For the base, we use salted thin matzoh, not egg matzoh as we like the extra crunch plus the salt combined with the chocolate layer. For the chocolate applique we like to use mini chips … [Read more...]
Passover: Haroseth with Pears, Pecans & Figs
April 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment
This is the best haroseth recipe I've made (or eaten)- and I'm not biased! Sometimes haroseth can be too nutty with not enough fruit flavor. This particular recipe strikes the perfect balance. Every spring, when I find myself in the kitchen making a new batch of haroseth for the upcoming seder, I cannot figure out why I only eat this amazingly flavorful fruit dish only two days out of the entire year. It should NOT only be designated for this holiday. Like many other dishes I’ve tackled, once in the kitchen and confronted with the … [Read more...]
Passover: Brownies
April 20, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Ahem. Take one look at these brownies and you tell me….do they look kosher for Passover to you? How can you tell they don’t contain any flour or baking powder? Well, you can’t tell… Absolutely NOTHING in these brownies is sacrificed. Not looks. Not even taste. That’s right, another simple, easy, Passover dessert that plays nice with your taste buds. Don’t be afraid. Even though the recipe calls for a whopping 5 eggs, and a hefty 2 1/2 cups of sugar, these brownies don’t taste like imposters. They’re still rich … [Read more...]
